Tag: stimulants
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How Brain Imaging Sheds Light on Why Stimulants Boost ADHD Performance
Understanding the Promise of Stimulants in ADHD Stimulant medications like methylphenidate (Ritalin) and amphetamine-based drugs (Adderall) have long been a cornerstone in treating attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). While their effectiveness is well documented in clinical practice, recent brain imaging studies are clarifying exactly how these medications alter brain activity to improve attention, impulse control,…
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Brain Imaging Reveals How Stimulants Boost ADHD Performance
Understanding the Link Between Stimulants and ADHD Performance For decades, prescription stimulants such as methylphenidate (Ritalin) and amphetamine-based medications (Adderall) have been a cornerstone in ADHD treatment for children and adolescents. While these drugs are known to improve attention and reduce hyperactive behavior, recent brain imaging studies are offering a clearer picture of why they…
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Brain Imaging Reveals How ADHD Stimulants Boost Performance
How Brain Imaging Sheds Light on ADHD Stimulants Prescription stimulants like Ritalin (methylphenidate) and Adderall (mixed amphetamine salts) have long been used to manage attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). While clinicians have noted improvements in focus, impulse control, and task persistence, modern brain imaging is now helping explain exactly how these medicines work in the…
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ADHD meds may boost alertness, not focus, study finds
New findings reshape how we understand ADHD medications Prescription medicines used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may work less by directly sharpening the brain’s ability to focus and more by boosting general alertness and interest in tasks. A recent study examined how common ADHD medications influence brain activity and behavior, suggesting that heightened…
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Irish Show Jumper Darragh Kenny Faces FEI Provisional Suspension Over ADHD Medication
Irish show jumper Darragh Kenny provisionally suspended by FEI after positive test The Federation Equestre Internationale (FEI) has provisionally suspended Irish show jumper Darragh Kenny following a positive test for a substance classified under Class S6 (stimulants) on the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) prohibited list. The result reportedly relates to a medication that Kenny has…
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Darragh Kenny Provisionally Suspended by FEI Amid Positive Doping Test
Irish Show Jumper Darragh Kenny Faces Provisional FEI Suspension Irish equestrian Darragh Kenny, a veteran show jumper known for his Olympic appearances, has been provisionally suspended by the Federation Equestre Internationale (FEI) after testing positive for a substance classified as a stimulant under World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) rules. The announcement marks a significant development in…